Aging and Longevity
Provides a forum for members to discuss among themselves, as well as with local, regional
and national thought leaders/experts in the aging field, strategies and ideas for
living long, healthy, productive, and purposeful lives.
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Poker
All are welcome, ladies and gentlemen. This will be a "dealer's choice" game. Meetings
are held in Room LG-1 at Talmage Terrace, 801 Riverhill Drive.
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Book Discussion
Informal convivial discussions of fiction, non-fiction, mystery, memoir, travelogue,
contemporary and classic books selected by group vote. Group meets in Room LG-4 at
Talmage Terrace.
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Picture This
Members range in experience from complete novices to serious amateurs. Meetings feature
a “show & tell” session and a presentation on a topic of interest to amateur photographers.
Photo walks around Athens and trips to scenic venues and photo exhibits are scheduled.
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Cinema @ Cine
The OLLI@UGA CINEMA@CINÉ Special Interest Group meets monthly to watch a matinee film
together and enjoy a discussion about the film, with refreshments and snacks — the
cinema equivalent to a book club. Join in for an enjoyable evening of cinema, conversation
and camaraderie.
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Pinochle Posse
This group is for those who already play Pinochle, those who have not played for some
time, and those who have never played but wish to learn! We play single or double
deck. Meetings are held in Room LG-1 at Talmage Terrace, 801 Riverhill Drive.
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DNA for Genealogy
The purpose of this Shared Interest Group is for members to share their experiences,
questions, problems, strategies, other methodology or tools with each other in a collaborative
setting, since DNA analysis cannot be done in a vacuum. A welcoming group of people
with varied levels of expertise both in genealogy and in using DNA to solve problems,
we usually meet monthly. As a joint Shared Interest Group with Clarke-Oconee Genealogical
Society (COGS), members explore the ever-changing world of different consumer DNA
companies, their offerings, and tools to interpret the results. Some of our members
have spent years doing genealogy and have done lots of testing; others are just getting
started in both arenas. All are welcome and are invited to share and ask questions.
Genealogy is, after all, a highly collaborative undertaking.
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Poetry Writing
Come and read and write poetry together with fellow OLLI Members
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Enjoy Opera in Athens
The OLLI@UGA Opera Group offers opportunities to learn about opera, attend the MetOpera
Live in HD broadcasts at Beechwood Cinemas, and attend the UGA Opera Theatre productions
and student recitals. A luncheon before the MetOpera broadcasts features a UGA opera
grad student presenting information and leading discussion. The broadcasts are on
random Saturday afternoons, and notices are sent to SIG members in advance. TheMetOpera
website contains the schedule and more information about each opera. Join us to learn
about and enjoy opera.
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R.O.M.E.O.
Retired Older Men Eating Out: Come join us for lunch on the first Tuesday of each
month!
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Euchre
Euchre is an easy-to-learn trick-taking card game. We meet every Friday afternoon
at the Athentic Brewery starting at 2:15.
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Solo Seniors
This group meets for dinner at an area restaurant to foster interaction and networking
among single OLLI@UGA members.
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Garden Enthusiasts
Members help each other with planning or planting a garden (whatever its size), swapping
seeds and cuttings, sharing local knowledge, and touring commercial nurseries, organic
farms, botanical gardens and their own gardens.
Happy Hikers
If you love the great outdoors and hiking is a passion or an interest, you will want
to join this group. Hikes range from short to long and easy to challenging, for fitness,
fun and enjoyment of the marvels of nature.
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Splashdown (Kayaking)
Members participate in kayak and canoeing activities around Athens. The group will
have a monthly trip (Splashdown) for all interested, weather permitting. Kayak rental
is not available on some trips.
Supper Club
Gather with fellow Supper Club members over a meal - a great way to get to know OLLI@UGA
members and enhance friendships!
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Lunch Bunch
Members of this lively and friendly group socialize, meet new people, form new friendships
and enjoy wonderful food at locally owned Athens/ Watkinsville restaurants.
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Wisemen
A group that meets to discuss issues of men during retirement
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OLLI Walks
Members can improve their health while exploring Athens and getting to know other
members of OLLI@UGA. Walkers stroll approximately two miles, two days a week throughout
Athens's historic neighborhoods, parks, and gardens.
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Writing Memoir
Writing about our lives, we share our prose and poetry to learn more about ourselves
and each other as we hope to write memoir more effectively in regard to both form
and content. Meetings are held at The Church at College Station across from the UGA
Veterinary School at College Station Road.
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